ACTS Ka-Band Earth Stations: Technology, Performance, and Lessons Learned

ACTS Ka-Band Earth Stations: Technology, Performance, and Lessons Learned

Author: Richard C. Reinhart

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Published: 2000

Total Pages: 28

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The fixed ground stations used for experiments by government, academic, and commercial entities used reflector-based offset-fed antenna systems with antennas ranging in size from 0.35 to 3.4 m in diameter. Gateway Earth stations included two systems referred to as the NASA Ground Station (NGS) and the Link Evaluation Terminal (LET).


Communication Satellites

Communication Satellites

Author: Donald H. Martin

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Published: 2007

Total Pages: 810

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Communication Satellites, Fifth Edition, chronicles the worldwide development of communication satellites over a period of more than four decades. Descriptive text and tabular data are presented for experimental and operational satellites of communications and broadcasting systems of individual nations and international organizations. Descriptions are enhanced by drawings of satellites, communication subsystem block diagrams, and coverage maps. The book includes extensive references and a supplemental bibliography.